Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: A Description of the Coordinate Plane
A quick description of the coordinate plane is a great preview for students preparing for a unit on graphing.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area and Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane
Find the area and perimeter of quadrilaterals using their coordinates. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Coordinates
Students learn about the concept of graphing coordinates on the coordinate plane by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer...
PBS
Pbs: Using the Pythagorean Theorem on the Cartesian Graph
In this interactive, students use logic and mathematical skill to place animals at the correct points on a Cartesian graph representing the cardinal directions. Then, they use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the distances between...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: The Coordinate Plane [Pdf]
A graphing calculator lesson on coordinate planes. Detailed examples, demonstrations with key functions, and practice problems included. Acrobat Reader required.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadrants on the Coordinate Plane
Practice graphing points on a coordinate plane and identifying the quadrant or axis where they are located. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coordinate Plane Problems in All Four Quadrants
Practice solving word problems by interpreting the meaning of points plotted on an xy coordinate system. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Lines in the Coordinate Plane Study Guide
This study guide on lines in a coordinate plane covers key terms, what different line slopes look like, postulates about parallel and perpendicular lines, the slope-intercept equation, how to graph parallel and perpendicular lines, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Points on the Coordinate Plane
Practice graphing points like (-2, 4) on a coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan: Lesson 5: Relationships Among Linear Equations, Lines in Coordinate Plane
This lesson focuses on the relationship between algebraic, graphical, and contextual expressions of linear equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Functions on a Cartesian Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students will learn how graphs represent functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Rectangular Coordinates
Descriptions of x- and y-coordinates are presented, followed by an interactive game that demonstrates how to plot points on the coordinate plane. Examples and exercises are provided for practice.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Shapes on the Coordinate Plane
Identify and graph corners on shapes graphed in the first quadrant of a coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Locating Points on the Cartesian Graph
In this interactive, students use clues and logic to plot the location of aquatic animals on a Cartesian graph that represents the four cardinal directions. The three riddles in the interactive, including one that requires students to...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Simple Coordinates Game
This applet lets you play a game where you practice locating specific points using the first quadrant on the coordinate grid. Directions are only a click away.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Graphing Equations
Through this tutorial, you will learn how to solve equations by graphing them on a coordinate plane. Contains several examples with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises for you to complete and check.